[wxqc] Vantage Pro Vulnerability to High Humidity

[Victor Engel]

The last time a long period of high humidity came through, the windspeed of
my station reported 0 until the high humidity period ended. Now we have high
humidity again and windspeed is again reporting as zero.

I've reported this to support, and they suggested an alignment adjustment to
try to resolve the problem at first. When I pointed out that the readings
came back on their own when it dried out, they suggested that if it happened
again, I send it in for replacement.

I have no problem doing so. It's still under warranty. I wonder, though, if
there is a design flaw that makes this likely. Maybe there is some part of
the electronics that is exposed to the elements and shouldn't be, resulting
in a short in high humidity conditions. Can anyone suggest what I should
look for when I take the anemometer down? Would a crack somewhere confirm
this notion?
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